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The National Campaign is collaborating
with media industry leaders to deliver important messages
about preventing teen pregnancy.
Now Showing: 2008
Gossip Girl - The CW
In the January 9th episode, Gossip Girl rocked the whole world of the Upper East Side’s elite by reporting that Serena van der Woodsen was spotted buying pregnancy tests. Of course, on the Upper East Side, the truth is often even juicier and more scandalous than the gossip. Check out www.cwtv.com for more on Gossip Girl, including show info, games, and much more.
Now Showing: 2007
Degrassi: The Next Generation - The N
In the two-part season finale of Degrassi, airing at 8 PM (ET/PT) on July 27 and August 3, Emma - the daughter of a teen mother herself - realizes that she might be pregnant. When her boyfriend, Sean, annouces he is leaving town, Emma is forced to cope with the scariest experience of her life on her own. To learn more, visit The-N.com.
Mom at 16 - Lifetime Television
On July 8th at 4pm ET, Lifetime reaired this thought-provoking drama starring Mercedes Ruehl, Jane Krakowski, and Danielle Panabaker. When 16-year-old Jacey has a baby, her life is thrown into turmoil and her mother forces her to keep the birth a secret. Eventually, with the help of a supportive guidance counselor, she finds a positive way to resolve the dilemma and use her experience to educate her peers about the consequences of teen pregnancy. To learn more and download a discussion guide for the film, visit LifetimeTV.com.
Girl, Positive - Lifetime Television
On Monday, June 25 at 9pm ET/PT, Lifetime Television aired an original movie, “Girl, Positive,” starring Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives) and Jennie Garth (Beverly Hills 90210). Rachel is a typical high school senior when she tests positive for HIV and her world is turned upside down. As she copes with the news, she finds comfort and support from a substitute teacher who has secretly lived with HIV for years. But gossip, like disease, can spread quickly, and no one is immune to its effects. To learn more, visit LifetimeTV.com.
Too Young to be a Dad - Lifetime Television
In June, Lifetime reaired the original movie, Too Young to be a Dad staring Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine). When fifteen year-old Matt and his girlfriend Francesca get pregnant, their worlds are turned up side down. Matt struggles with the tough decisions about adoption and being a teen parent. Watch and find out how Matt copes with the possibility of being a teen dad. To learn more, visit LifetimeTV.com.
The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale Contest - Lifetime Television
In May, Lifetime Television announced the winner of its national essay contest encouraging women to make their dreams a reality. The contest was part of the premiere of the Lifetime Original Movie "The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale." The movie followed Fantasia's journey from her complicated childhood to her triumphant success on the third season of "American Idol" and was Lifetime's most watched movie of all time.
The national essay contest asked contestants to answer the question, "What is your life long dream and what steps must you take to achieve it?" In her winning essay, Anta James shared how the experiences she had as a youth in Senegal shaped her dream of becoming a doctor and influenced her decision to pursue a life dedicated to helping others. Ms. James's essay will be posted on http://www.lifetimetv.com.
Fifteen and Pregnant - Lifetime Television
In February, Lifetime Television reaired the 1998 drama "Fifteen and Pregnant". When fifteen-year-old Tina (Kirsten Dunst) becomes pregnant, her parents must grapple not only with their own current marital crisis, but also their opposing views on adoption. Tina’s siblings, embarrassed by their sister’s situation, emotionally withdraw from the family, but over the next nine months, Tina’s pregnancy helps each of them understand the true meaning of family. For more information, please visit LifetimeTV.com.
Grey's Anatomy - ABC
On the February 1st episode of Grey's Anatomy, Dr. Miranda Bailey opened the doors to the new clinic and began accepting patients. She was immediately faced with the challenge of counseling a young woman on the potential consequences of her early sexual behavior. For more information and an episode summary, visit ABC.com.
Girlfriends - UPN
On the January 29th episode, Maya and Darnell began to suspect that their son, Jabari, was growing up too fast after they saw him talking with a girl. They decided that it is time to have the "sex talk" with him. But was it too late? For more information, visit the Girlfriends website at www.cwtv.com.
Too Young to Be a Dad
In June, Lifetime reaired it original movie, Too Young to be a Dad. When fifteen year old Matt (Paul Dano) and his girlfriend Francesca get pregnant, their worlds are turned up side down. Matt struggles with the tough decisions about adoption and being a teen parent. Watch and find out how Matt copes with being a teen Dad. For more information on the film, visit LifetimeTV.com.
Now Showing: 2006
7th Heaven - The WB
On the January 30, 2006 episode of 7th Heaven, the entire Camden family was there to support Sandy when she went into labor. But when Eric tried to convince Martin to be there for the birth of his own baby, Martin refused to miss a tryout with a baseball scout. For more information about 7th Heaven, visit TheWB.com. Also, the show produced an original PSA encouraging viewers to visit the National Campaign's web site. The PSA starred Haylie Duff ("Sandy") and David Gallagher ("Simon") . TheWB.com also featured links to the National Campaign's web site.
The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale - Lifetime
On August 19, Lifetime aired this inspiring story of teen mother and American Idol Fantasia Barrino. Starring as herself, this movie tells Fantasia's story of poverty, illiteracy, and sexual abuse followed by her triumphant rise to stardom through the American Idol talent competition. For more information and a trailer of the movie, visit LifetimeTV.com.
General Hosptial - ABC
Beginning in August, General Hospital tackled a subject that thousands of young girls face every day—teen pregnancy. 18-year-old Lulu Spencer struggles with this very issue after losing her virginity to Dillon Quartermaine. Like most teens, Lulu didn't think it would happen to her. For more information about General Hosptial, visit ABC.com.
Guiding Light - CBS
The May 2 episode concluded with an original PSA featuring Marcy Rylan (“Lizzie”) urging teens to take the 2006 National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Online Quiz.
Latina
The May 2006 issue of Latina featured an extensive 6-page story on teen pregnancy as well as a survey conducted by Latina in partnership with the National Campaign. The survey provided insights from Hispanic parents and teens about sex, relationships, values, and teen pregnancy. In addition to the magazine article, Latina.com ran the story online with tips and advice for parents.
The OC
On December 21, the gang went on a road trip to Las Vegas for New Year's Eve. While in a gas station bathroom, Taylor's purse containing an already taken pregnancy test was stolen. But was it Taylor's test? Or was it Summer's? And what were the results? For more information and an episode summary, visit FOX.com.
Teen People
The May 2006 issue of Teen People included the entire 2006 National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Quiz. Additionally, the issue featured a call for entries for our 7th Annual “Do Your Part with Art” PSA Contest and a short article on the National Campaign's 10th Anniversary Celebration Event featuring National Campaign Youth Leadership Team alumna Caitlin Shetter. In addition to the magazine coverage, TeenPeople.com linked to the National Day Online Quiz on their homepage and in the News section throughout May.
Now Showing: 2005
7th Heaven - The WB Network
Sex can change your life in an instant. On the the September 19, 2005 season premiere of 7th Heaven, viewers saw how Martin reacted when he received the upsetting news that a girl he dated over the summer may be pregnant with his child. Since Simon was the one who introduced them, he felt responsible for their situation. To find out more about the show, visit www.thewb.com. Click here to read what teens thought about the show.
Degrassi: The Next Generation - The N
This season on Degrassi, JT and Liberty must cope with the news that Liberty is pregnant. As they deal with the serious consequences of sex, some harsh realities begin to set in. How long will JT and Liberty be able to keep their secret? How will their parents respond? Will their relationship be able to withstand the pressure? To find out, watch Degrassi on The N, the nighttime network for teens from MTV Networks. For more information, visit www.the-n.com. To help parents and teens use this
show as a discussion-starter, the Campaign offered a free
discussion guide with facts, questions and ideas.
The George Lopez Show - ABC
On the October 5, 2005 episode of The George Lopez Show, George and Angie were shocked when their teenage daughter, Carmen, insisted that she and her boyfriend should get married and have a baby so they can be together. Check out some teen comments on the show. To find out more about the show, visit www.abc.com.
Think Again: Revealing Sexual Myths
In recognition of World AIDS Day, MTV aired think Again: Sex Myths Revealed on December 1, 2005. This special challenges some of the big misconceptions about teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases. think Again: Sex Myths Revealed features a segment with Caitlin Shetter, a former National Campaign Youth Leadership Team Alumna. For more information, visit www.mtv.com/thinkmtv.
The War at Home - FOX
On the November 6, 2005 epsiode of The War at Home, Hillary’s parents learned that she was thinking about having sex. When Dave flips out at the thought of his daughter losing her virginity, he makes plans to take the entire family to the city for a night on the town to prevent her from going all the way. Can Dave convince Hillary to think about her decision and wait? Click here to read what teens thought about the show. To find out more
about the show, visit www.fox.com/warathome.
Now Showing: 2004
Discovery
Health Takes on Teen Sex
One teen is pregnant while another
takes a virginity pledge; a Brooklyn class
learns about condoms while an Alabama
class is taught abstinence-only. Mixed
messages and parental ignorance create
a vast generational disconnect when it
comes to teen sexuality. Teens -- including
members of the National
Campaign's Youth Leadership Team --
shared their candid views and told parents
what's really happening on a Discovery
Health special. Are you a teen who
wants to give us a piece of your mind?
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Everwood
The February 9, 2004 episode of the WB's "Everwood"
depicted how situations unfold when Amy's unanticipated
request for birth control put Dr. Brown in a dilemma,
and a misunderstanding lead to an intimate moment
between Ephram and Madison. To find out more about
the show, visit www.thewb.com. Read what teens thought about the show.
Grounded For Life
On the February 13, 2004 episode of the WB's "Grounded
For Life," Lily, Brad and Jimmy dealt with their
personal relationships after signing abstinence pledges
at school. To find out more about the show, visit www.thewb.com.
One Tree Hill
The February 3, 2004 episode of "One Tree
Hill" on the WB showed how, on an overnight trip
together, Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) tried to resist
his feelings for Peyton (Hilarie Burton). Meanwhile,
guests at a birthday celebration for Dan (Paul Johansson)
blew the cover off a pack of his lies. Read what teens thought about the show. To find out more
about the show, visit www.thewb.com.
Ricki
Lake Plays Texas Hold'Em For The National
Campaign
Ricki Lake participated in Bravo's Celebrity
Poker Showdown, a tournament of
25 Hollywood stars competing to win
their choice organization $250,000.
Ricki participated in the game aired
on October 24th, and after a close loss,
still won $5,000 for the National Campaign.
A big thanks goes out to Ricki for all
her work on the issue of teen pregnancy.
For more information, see Bravo's
website.
She's Too
Young
The original Lifetime movie "She's Too Young"
premiered on February 16, 2004. Academy award-winner
Marcia Gay Harden starred in this thought-provoking
film, which explored the cavalier sexual attitudes
of a group of young teenagers as seen through a mother/daughter
relationship. Their relationship changes forever when
the mother finds out about the risks her daughter
and her friends were taking, and when she decides
to take action. To help parents and teens use this
movie as a discussion-starter, the Campaign and Lifetime
Television offered a free
discussion guide with facts, questions and ideas.
For more about the movie check out www.lifetimetv.com.
Check out some teen
comments on the film.
Teens
& Sex...The Real Truth
The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation
presented this hour long program as
part of their Straight Talk 2004: A
Middle School Town Forum. The hour-long
tape was a community-based discussion
featuring middle school students asking
questions about sex, love and relationships
to a panel of experts, other teens and
special guests. For more information
visit the Jacksonville
Jaguars Foundation.
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